Austin Amateur Radio Supply
Serving customers
for over 30 years!


5325 N. I-35 • Austin TX 78723
Orders & Quotes 800-423-2604
Orders & Quotes
800-423-2604
VX170
2M Transceiver
VX170
The VX170 is a compact, high performance FM handheld providing up to 5 watts of RF power and wealth of convenience features for the 2 meter Amateur band.

Compared to the VX150, the VX170 features double the standard battery capacity (1400 mAh on the VX170) and significantly higher audio output (700mW). The display is much larger, making visibility much better and providing more info to the operator.

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The 16 key provides a full 4 column DTMF pad, along with Direct Frequency Entry.

New and enhanced features are Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch (EPCS) that allows you to page a particular station and only receive calls from that station, if desired; and a security Password feature protects against unauthorized use. And you have a one-touch access to the YAESU WIRES-II VOIP Internet Linking System!

Receiver Frequency coverage is 136 - 174 MHz and the memory system includes over 1000 memory channels! CTCSS & DCS Encode/Decode systems are included with Split Tone capability. This new transceiver is ultra-rugged, submersible to IPX7 specifications (3 feet for 30 minutes), and is ver easy to use.

Box includes VX170, FNB83 battery, NC88B Wall Charger, Antenna & Belt Clip.

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